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CuriositiesHe falls asleep in the baggage bay in Jeddah and he wakes up frozen in Turkey
Istambul, Turkey - It's happened to a cargo worker of the saudi airport
It isn’t only a problem of professional code of conduct, to fall asleep on job could be dangerous also for health. Muhammet Ahmet Mursi knows something about, he is an cargo worker in the airport of J... more
IndustryAermacchi (Finmeccanica Group): today delivery to Goodrich the 2000th series of components for engine nacelles CFM56-5B
Varese, Italy - They are installed on Airbus commercial aircraft
"Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica Company, has today delivered Goodrich Aerostructures the 2000th series of components (Inlets/Fan Cowls) for CFM56-5B engine nacelles. These nacelles are installed on Airbus commercial... more
AirlinesLufthansa amplifies its links and brings prices down
Cologne, Germany - New inter-continental routes are forecast
Lufthansa is planning to increase its German, European, and intercontinental customers within next Summer season. German carrier is going to fight competition of low-cost companies offering a raise of... more
DefenseItalian Navy: top-level replacement next Wednesday
Rome, Italy - Admiral Biraghi, after two years, leaves his place to Admiral La Rosa
"Wednesday 8th February 2006, at Palazzo Marina, in Rome, there will be the transitional ceremony between Admiral Sergio Biraghi and Admiral Paolo La Rosa. Antonio Martino, Italian Defence Secretary, and... more
AirlinesBulgaria gives green light to the privatization of the flag carrier
Sophia, Bulgaria - Also AirOne interested by the buyout
Bulgarian Government gave green light to the privatization of the flag carrier Bulgaria Air. The Executive will sell the 99.99 of the small but profitable airline. Transport Minister, Peter Mutafchiev,... more
Science and technologyMunich airport returns to earn after two deficit years
Munich, Germany - Thanks to Lufthansa's flights
Munich airport returns to earn after two deficit years. The direction of Bavarian yard, that’s the second largest in Germany, claimed that on Thursday. According its data, the total earning is around E... more
DefenseMartino about defence cuts
Rome, Italy - Despite that Italy was able to keep faith to its international assurances
In an interview to "Radio Dimensione Suono", Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino said that "There isn’t necessity to say to the sodiers to resist because real soldiers, that have an hight sense of honor, d... more
AirlinesAeroflot at a loss for fuel cost rise
Moscow, Russia - Profits down of about 13% in the first nine months of 2005
In the first nine months of the 2005 the Russian carrier Aeroflot has registered a loss in the net profits of about 13% because of the fuel cost rise. Earnings fell from USD 237 million to USD 207 million,... more
Latest newsRonald Spogli, new American ambassador in Italy, goes to visit Sigonella
Sigonella, Italy - During his meeting in Catania
Ronald Spogli, American neo-ambassador in Italy, visited Sigonella (southern Italy) military base. The US delegate met Colonel and pilot Antonio Giuseppe Di Fiore, AMI’s (Italian Military Air Force) 4... more
HelicoptersBrindisi: Italian Firemen's AB-412 object lesson
Brindisi, Italy - During Italian Minister Pisanu's visit to the new headquarters
An Italian Firemen’s AB-412 is going to show an object lesson during the visit of Giuseppe Pisanu, Italian Home Secretary, to the new headquarters in Brindisi (south-east of Italy). The member of Italian g... more
Civil aviationNATO's yearly international conference starts today
Munich, Germany - Many delegations participate. Organized protest marches
NATO’s yearly international conference about world security starts today in Munich (Germany) and ends on Sunday. 300 deputations from 50 states partecipate at the meeting, through which USA, Germany, E... more
AccidentsThe pilot of the helicopter crashed near Como in October maybe was drunk
Como, Italy - Tests made by experts argue that theory
Alberto Vitali, the pilot 40 years old who commanding the helicopter crashed last October near Como (north side of Italy) inducing his own decease and 5 further people’s ones aboard, maybe was driving d... more
MiscellaneousOlympics: Alpine troops and paratroops to defend the Games
Turin, Italy - Army troops to defend the sensible goals to a quiet Games' course
The heavy effort, to garantee safety and security for the Winter Olympic games that in the next days will start in Turin, continues. Alpine troops and paratroops of "Folgore" are deployed in the sensible... more
AirlinesAirOne: unacceptable Cimoli's declarations
Rome, Italy - Strong response of the carrier to the Alitalia CEO' declarations about Volare
A statement of AirOne carrier defines as unacceptable and unheard the declarations released by Italian flag carrier’ CEO at the Senate of the Republic. Cimoli said that the purchase of Volare is a fundamental c... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH models DG-100 and DG-400 sailplanes and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH models DG-500 Elan series and DG-500M sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the universal bearing of the lower rudder mounting from slipping out of the bearing support, could result in the rudder separating from its support and to loss of sailplane control during flight operations
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 22)] [Page 5584-5587] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company model 390 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the hydraulic tube assembly and consequent leaking of hydraulic fluid
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 22)] [Page 5581-5584] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems awarded of a near 15 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $14,874,018 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0006) to provide technical services in... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 14 USDm order
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2006, a delivery order amount of $14,499,160 as part of a $43,856,206 firm-fixed-price contract for Overhaul of the CH-47 Forward and AFT Rotor... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 19 USDm order
Washington, Usa - For the Black Hawk helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jan. 31, 2006, a delivery order amount of $19,142,422 as part of a $19,142,422 firm-fixed-price contract for Landing Drag Braces and Spare Parts... more
IndustryDynCorp International LLC awarded of a over 84 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the maintenance for the entire fleet of C-12, RC-12, and UC-35 aircraft
DynCorp International L.L.C., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded on Jan. 31, 2006, an $ 84,882,205 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for Maintenance for the Entire Fleet of C-12, RC-12, and UC-35... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 271 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Navy Knight Hawk Helicopters MH-60S
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2006, a $271,369,950 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for the Navy Knight Hawk Helicopters (MH-60S). Work will be performed... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada celebrated the production of the 60,000th engine
Ontario, Canada - In its 77 year history
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC), a United Technologies Corp. company, has marked a major milestone in its 77-year history with the production of its 60,000th engine. A special ceremony was held in... more
Science and technologyUnited Parcel Service: the new European Cologne's hub inaugurated
Rome, Italy - The society unveiled it in a press release
UPS (United Parcel Service), private delivery world leader, announced to have inaugurated, after two years and half of works, the new aircraft operative centre at the Cologne-Bonn’s airport. UPS’ investment has... more
IndustryCessna: third Citation Mustang made first flight
Wichita, Usa - The model was announced at the 2002 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention
Cessna Aircraft Company’s third Citation Mustang - the second production aircraft (serial number two) - made its first flight last Friday, joining the Mustang prototype and first production aircraft (... more
Weather forecastsSELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems showcases key products at Defexpo 2006 in India
New Delhi, India - It's ongoing from January 31 to February 3
SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems (S&AS) SpA, a Finmeccanica company comprising SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems UK and Galileo Avionica Spa, is a leading supplier of integrated sensor systems for military... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: reached agreement with flight attendants
New York, USA - The air company will save up USD 500 million on employee charges
Continental Airlines, the fifth US carrier, managed to achieve an agreement with flight assistants unions. So, the air company could save up USD 72 million on employees charges. The airline’s object m... more
Weather forecastsItalian Military Aviation: its cooperation for Winter Olympics Games
Rome, Italy - For the first time 5 Olympic circles are drawn in the sky by "Frecce Tricolori" aircraft
"Italian fantasy and creativity made an other record in the world. For the first time the figure of 5 Olympic circles will be drawn in the sky by ’Frecce Tricolori’ aircraft. Five white circles are slo... more
AirlinesGulf Air: USD 75 million from an international group of investors
Manama, Bahrain - The investment was necessary after the from the society of Qatar and United Arab Emirates
The Persian Gulf’s carrier, Gulf Air, is going to receive an "aid" of USD 75 million from an international group of investors. The financial participation was necessary after the exit from the capital b... more
Science and technologyGround collision at Melbourne airport
Sydney, Australia - Crash between two Boeing
Today at Melbourne airport two Boeing crashed: a Qantas’ 767 and a United Airways’ 747. No passengers injured. Qantas 767, with 155 passengers and 11 crew, that should have had to fly from Melbourne to... more
PeopleBoeing applies to WTO against European subsides to Airbus
Chicago, USA - New chapter in the war between the two giants
Boeing declared its intention to present an appeal to WTO (World Trade Organization), against Airbus that is accused to receive state aid. The Welsh Assembly has, in fact, allocated 5,2 million of pounds... more
Latest newsUS helicopter returns to enemy fire in Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq - An American military command spokesman claimed that
The fact happened yesterday in the evening, when an American helicopter was in reconnaissance mission to expose a group of persons, maybe Ansar al Sunna’s terroristic group members. According an American s... more
Science and technologyPassengers flow grows at Athens International Airport
Athens, Greece - Surpassed also the Olympics' record
During 2005 14,3 million people passed through Athens International Airport. This was communicated, with clearly satisfaction, by airport management, that has also underlined as the numbers of 2004, year... more
PeopleFrance: traffic controllers strike, possible hardships
Paris, France - Workers against the government
French air traffic could be subjected to some hardships due to a strike planned by traffic controllers and other sectors. Dgac (French civil aviation authority) claimed that, by an official release made... more
IndustryBoeing: profits for USD 460 million
Chicago, USA - The important result communicated on the quarterly report
The 2005’s last quarter is finished with an extraordinary result for Boeing: the company, in fact, has brought profits to USD 460 million, in the same period of 2004 they were of 186 million. Operating c... more
HelicoptersEurocopter conquers Asian market
Marignane, France - The French group wants to enlarge its business focus towards East
Eurocopter, one of the world’s largest helicopter manufacturers, is conquering rapidly Eastern market (see for details AVIONEWS). From its office in Bangalore (India), the French group is enlarging its b... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: presented require to exit from Chapter 11
New York, USA - After 1150 days the biggest world carrier comes out from crisis
To celebrate the event, United Airlines sent its directors around American airports to thank its employees for the sacrifices they have had to accept to avoid the bankruptcy of the biggest passengers air... more
DefenseGeneral Filiberto Cecchi talks about Italian Armed Forces
Bolzano, Italy - The Italian Staff Officer for an interview in Dobbiaco (Bolzano)
General Filiberto Cecchi, Italian Army Staff Officer, released an interview on the occasion of his visit to Italian Alpine troops’ Skiing Championships in Dobbiaco (Bolzano, extreme north side of Italy). T... more
IndustryAlenia's factories open the doors to students
Rome, Italy - It is a special project for youngs only
Alenia Aviazione, a Finmeccanica’s member, mounted a promotional campaign called "A scuola di volo" that will involve students between 17 and 18 years old. The project was born to draw youngs up to the w... more
AirlinesAlitalia hires planes
Rome, Italy - Investments cut to restore carrier budget
To avoid a loss of EUR 200 million Alitalia’ Boards of Directors decided a cut of EUR 270 million for new investments. In particular new planes will be not bought, just rent. The budget will be at the c... more
AirlinesWizz Air: a new link connecting London with Split on May 1st
Zagreb, Croatia - The statement by Joszef Varadi, company's Ceo
Joszef Varadi, Wizz Air carrier’s Ceo, claimed that the airline is going to connect Split and London from May 1st. The Londonian airport involved from the new link is Luton’s one, it is for three flights per... more
Science and technologyIndian airports staff strikes
New Delhi, India - The protest against airport's privatization
For the second day the staff of the Indian airports of New Delhi and Mumbai is striking against the projected privatization of the airports. About 23,000 people had crossed one’s arms, to protest against t... more
Civil aviationNuclear: Iran launches challenge to the superpowers. And today there is AIEA meeting
Teheran, Iran - Ahmadinejad: "Nobody can interfere on our plans"
Yesterday Iranian President, Ahmadinejad, threatened again anyone who wants to obstruct the Islamic Republic’ plans. This opinion, expressed on the eve of the AIEA (International Agency for Atomic Energy) m... more
Science and technologyACI: 4 billion passengers in 2005. It's a record
Geneva, Switzerland - By a Swiss group studying
2005 registered the highest number of passengers in civil aviation history. Airlines shipped over 4 billion customers in the previous year. That was claimed by Aci (Airports Council International), the... more
Science and technologyAn other cocaine haul in Malpensa Airport
Varese, Italy - 15 kilos of cocaine into baggages: two people arrested
An other drug haul in Malpensa Airport (Varese, north side of Italy). It’s cocaine again. This time two men were arrested, a Turkish and a Dominican, whom were exposed by Italian financial police working w... more
Science and technologyIslamabad airport closed for arrival of King Abdullah
Islamabad, Pakistan - The airport gets stuck two days in rush hours
The arrival of Saudi king Abdullah, for a two-days official visit (yesterday and today), will make the closing of Islamabad airport from 5:00 am to 12:00 am for security reasons. 8 flights will be involved... more
AirlinesLunardi: for Volare it is necessary go fast
Rome, Italy - Minister' s comment during a meeting of Confindustria
Italian Minister for the Infrastructures and Transports, Pietro Lunardi, has expressed, during a convention of Confindustria, his auspices that a solution for Volare’s situation, the low-cost carrier i... more
AirlinesAlitalia's odyssey continues
Rome, Italy - Strong document of trade unions against Cimoli's administration
Yesterday evening there was a meeting between Government, Trade Unions and the management of the Italian flag carrier, but it started under ill omen. Trade Unions showed a very strong document against... more
PeopleAll Nippon Airways buys the new Boeing 737
Seattle, USA - Result for the Seattle' company
On January 31 Boeing announced the launch on the market of the new long range 737, thanks to an order of the Japanese air carrier All Nippon Airways. The new planes, which could carry 126 people, will... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211Trent 553-61, 553A2-61, 556-61, 556A2-61, 556B-61, 556B2-61, 560-61, and 560A2-61 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained release of the HPT rear side plate and HPT disc, resulting in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 1, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 21)] [Page 5162-5165] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing between the subject oxygen mask box and the adjacent feeder cables, which could generate smoke or fire in the cockpit that could be fanned by oxygen leakage from the oxygen mask box
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 1, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 21)] [Page 5159-5162] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more